I have realized that this is my last blog post before I come home. I have two more weeks in Cape Town. It’s strange; I can’t decide if the time here went by slow or fast. I would not go … Continue reading →

There are some things that you have to do when you’re studying abroad. You should conquer a fear or do something you most likely would never do at home. Last Saturday, my friends and I decided to hike Devil’s Peak. … Continue reading →

I’ve reached the final stretch of my study abroad experience. One month to go! The point has been reached where people have formed their set friend groups and every weekend means a new adventure. This weekend was two of my … Continue reading →

Cape Town can be described as a place that never sleeps. Each day there is something to do, be it a food market, festival, karaoke, or live music. Well, Sundays are known as Mzoli’s day. Mzoli’s is located in a … Continue reading →

This week was spring break, which made it the perfect time to go out and see more of this beautiful country. I decided to do a four-day Garden Route trip, which tours the coast of South Africa. At the time … Continue reading →

Almost every South African I have met thus far has teased me by saying that when Americans come to South Africa, they expect to see lions and people in tribal wear. Each time this happens I laugh at the presumption … Continue reading →

It’s crazy how fast strong relationships can be formed. I just got back from a weekend homestay in a township named Oceanview. My program arranges for its American students to stay with a South African family for the weekend. You … Continue reading →

During the first week of orientation, the Director of CIEE described the three stages of culture shock. He demonstrated this by using three apples. He took a bite out of the first apple and exclaimed how delicious and exciting it … Continue reading →

I am actually here! It’s weird to think that I woke up in Africa today when just last week I was in my house in the small town of La Verne, California. The flight was very long. I went from … Continue reading →

I have to admit, my pre-departure journey has been everything but blissful. Everything seemed to be going well while I was finishing up my semester in DC. I was getting all I needed for my visa packet done. It was … Continue reading →